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Not available in NI.

I have noticed that at the end of nearly all car insurance ads that the small print claims cover or a certain offer is not available in Northern Ireland. This confuses me. Do they show these ads in...

PaulB

What is this world coming to?

OK. This story about the Neuro Surgeon that has been suspended for allegedly having an extra bowl of soup without paying for it has got me riled. For a start, operations were cancelled because of...

kags

British vs American tv

Which country produces the better tv programmes - Britain or the US? Has this changed over the years?

enigma80

Mathematical odds on lottery numbers...

are there greater odds on getting 6 numbers in order (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) than they are on getting 6 random numbers? Surely the order must make it less likely?

IndieSinger

WEEKEND TIME!

It's that time of week again! When the AB Ed. goes off to his cosy cottage in the sun with Mrs AB Ed. and we get away with murder.This week: what are the funniest words you can think of for male...

kriskwery

Reversing of buses

When is it illegal (as opposed to inadvisable) to reverse a bus?

mulberryrd

Brake

What is meaning of the word brake in the following sentence? 'She took the brake to town to do the shopping.'

mindbullets

sadie frost

what is she famous for?

paulz

mobile phones

On my two mobiles when you press the green phone symbol, you can bring up calls to & from that phone. How do I get rid of the list?

slimjim

Lorrys on the motorway?

What are the laws regarding lorries and coaches being in the outside lane of a three lane motorway? I thought they weren't allowed there but I see a lot on the M4 these days. Or is it that non-artics...

IndieSinger

Banking and Credit

I'll try to cut a long story short. In October 2002 I moved house. In July 2003 I tried to open a student bank account with HSBC. I got a letter saying I was declined because my 'credit rating was not...

Luke90

Spearmint advert

Years ago there was an advert with a song that went a little like 'Alright now, Baby its alright now' with the car driving in the desert or whatever and i've neva been able to find this song.

Jim Bob

Viva Las Vegas

Can anybody recommend a hotel in Las Vegas - I'm looking for somewhere on the Strip that is classy but with all the usual Vegas/American extravagance?

PaulB

Bandwidth Speed

Hey. Apart from 'Bandwidthplace.com' does anyone know of any good Bandwidth Speed Test sites for my Boradband connection and, is it true that, although I am paying for a 1024Kbs connection, 90% of the...

fionah

Can I ask my freeholder to arrange common-area repairs?

I own a leasehold flat in a building containing 7 flats in total. The entrance to our building (porch, inner doors and lobby) need some serious attention, not just for cosmetic reasons but also...

buttons

ROOT BEER v's GINGER BEER

Can you help solve an office debate?? Is root beer the same as ginger beer, or are they two different drinks? I think they are the same - ginger being a root and all but on of my work mates swear they...

Azimov

MYRIAD - Correct usage of?

I have hunted high and low for a definite answer but so far without success. I was taught 'A myriad of...' as in 'I saw a myriad of stars in the night sky.' is incorrect. My understanding is that 'I...

dannyj

melts in your mouth, not in your hands?

melts in your mouth , not in your hands.. what chocolate does this relate to?

nykkieberry

The Shining

Why does the character Jack famously sneer 'Here's Johnny!' in The Shining. Obviously he's Jack and the previous caretaker wasn't called Johnny ...is it just a case of himj being known by both names?

hifi11

which advert

tv advert with slogan'the difference is in the thickness' is it toilet roll ? kitchen roll? or what?!

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